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Newfoundland Cod Chowder

Home cooking

Check that the potatoes have softened before adding the cod. Keep the heat gentle once the fish goes in and stir carefully so you still get pieces of cod in each bowl.

Serving reference for Newfoundland Cod Chowder; presentation may vary
Serving reference. Ingredients, toppings and presentation may vary. Photo: RightCowLeftCoast · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Servings (recipe yield)
8 servings
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
30 min
Rest / chill / soak
Not provided
Total time
Not provided

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Ingredients

  • 4 Slices Bacon
  • 2 Onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp Savoury
  • 6 Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 Carrots, sliced
  • 1 1/2 lbs Cod Fillets
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley or Chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large, heavy saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until crisp. Chop coarsely and set aside.
  2. Drain off all but 1 tbsp. fat from saucepan. Add onions and savoury. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until softened.
  3. Add potatoes, carrots, water and salt. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender
  4. Cut cod into 1-inch chunks. Add to vegetables and simmer for about 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily
  5. Add milk and white pepper, heat through. Garnish with bacon and parsley.

Source: Public Domain Recipes · joel-maxuel · Recipe source · Public-domain source license

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